Randonnées

A Randonnée is the cycling holiday of a lifetime. These point-to-point adventures cover cycling’s most celebrated landscapes, challenging and inspiring riders in equal measure.

During these Rapha Travel signature departures, team cars and experienced guides will be on hand with local knowledge, a morale-boosting chat or a full bidon every pedal-stroke of the way. And, at the end of the day, you’ll simply hand your bike over to our mechanics, who will return them in top condition the next morning.

In the evenings all you have to do is enjoy your appointment with our pro-level soigneur, sample the regional wines and cuisine, and relax in our carefully chosen accommodation – Alpine chateaux or luxury Italian guesthouses are the norm.

The Dolomites are a feast for the senses with incredible vistas, food and hospitality in a land where two wheels are respected and honoured. The welcome a cyclist receives in Italy is like nowhere else in the world and the passion for riding is unequalled. It makes for a special experience when combined with these dramatic mountains.

— Dolomites Randonnée - James Heraty, Rapha Travel Guide, UK

Colombia. Unknown, unpredictable, simplified and amplified. This journey will take you from Bogotá to Cali over the three mountain ranges of the Cordillera de los Andes: Oriental, Central, Occidental. From jungle to páramos, over the mighty Letras climb and onto the Cafetera region, new cycling adventures await. ¡Vamos!

— Colombia Randonnée - Ben Lieberson, Rapha Travel Guide, UK

FAQ

Can I rent a bike?

We have a fleet of top-specification bikes available for hire on our European departures. We ask that guests requiring a bike tell us as far as is possible in advance, so we can guarantee the right size is available, and also to send us your fit measurements, so our mechanics can set up the bike for you ready for the start of your trip. If you’re renting a bike you need to remember to bring your own helmet and pedals.

What kind of assistance can riders expect on the road?

When you’re riding you’ll always have at least one ride guide on the road with the group - on Randonnées there are industry leading guide-to-guest ratios. There will also be a mechanic with a full tool kit and spare parts not far away – usually in a support car behind the group. Your guides and mechanics will be able to help you out with ride food and drink, as well as local knowledge, first aid, a morale-boosting chat and – if necessary – a hand to push you up the hill if you’ve run out of energy. They’ll do everything they can to keep you and your bike on the road but, if for any reason you can’t make it to the end, they’ll always make sure there’s a seat in a vehicle so you get safely home.